Armoury Towers facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Armoury Towers |
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| Macclesfield | |
The main building of Armoury Towers
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 Armoury Towers
Location within Cheshire
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| Coordinates | 53°15′14″N 2°08′12″W / 53.2539°N 2.1367°W |
| Type | Barracks |
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| Owner | Private residential |
| Site history | |
| Built | 1857 |
| Built for | War Office |
| In use | 1857-1980s |
Armoury Towers is a special building in Macclesfield, Cheshire, England. It used to be a place where soldiers lived and trained. These places are called military bases or barracks. Today, Armoury Towers is no longer a military site. It has been changed into homes for people to live in.
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A Look Back in Time
Why Was Armoury Towers Built?
In the mid-1800s, there was a need for more soldiers. So, a group called the 2nd Royal Cheshire Militia was created. This group recruited soldiers from the eastern part of Cheshire. Another group, the 1st Cheshire Militia, was already based in Chester. Because of this new group, a place was needed for them to live and train.
In October 1857, local leaders decided that barracks should be built. These barracks were specifically for the 2nd Regiment of Cheshire Militia. They wanted the building to be in the eastern part of the county.
Where Was It Built?
At first, the town of Stockport was thought to be a good spot for the new barracks. However, in January 1858, a different decision was made. The leaders chose to buy land in Macclesfield instead. This decision was made even though the Mayor and other town officials of Macclesfield did not agree with it.
What Happened to Armoury Towers?
The building was finished in 1857. It served as a home for soldiers for many years. In 1908, the 4th Battalion (which was the 2nd Royal Cheshire Regiment of Militia) of The Cheshire Regiment was officially closed down. This meant the building was no longer needed for military use.
After being decommissioned, Armoury Towers was eventually changed. In the 1980s, it was converted into residential homes. This means that families now live in what used to be a military barracks.
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An old photo of the Permanent Staff from 1868.
